If you're planning to drive through Pickerington this upcoming Sunday, you might want to carve out a bit more time for your commute. According to a social media post by the local Pickerington Police Department, a "super load" is expected to make its way through the area on August 24, starting around 11:00 AM.
The oversized freight is no stranger to this community, much like the unexpected guests who always seem to show up right when you thought you had a moment of peace, it will be making its presence felt as it proceeds northward, rolling along Gender Rd. and Brice Rd., then making a right-hand turn towards the east on Tussing Rd., before crossing over SR-256 and heading east on SR-204 up to SR-310. The Pickerington Police Department adds that "Please be flexible as our agency doesn't receive any updates or exact times when the super load will arrive." For those unfamiliar with the term, "super load" refers to the transport of cargo that exceeds the standard legal size and weight limits for trucks on the road.
Drivers in Pickerington and the surrounding areas are advised to plan accordingly—the Pickerington Police recommend using resources like the WAZE traffic app or the OHGO.com website to keep an eye on traffic conditions and the progress of this hefty haul. The logistics of maneuvering such a load through the arteries of this Ohio town are complex, and such endeavors always carry the potential to snag the flow of traffic in unexpected and frustrating knots.
